Assistant Principal

**ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL**

**(Curriculum : Students)**

**Full Time 1.0 FTE - Permanent**

**Leadership Range: L11 - L16 (£58,017 to £65,450)**

Are you an experienced middle leader seeking further promotion?

Do you have a proven track record of providing high-quality education to young people regardless of the barriers they face?

We have a unique position that will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to develop as a senior leader.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).

The ‘Teaching and Learning Leadership Team’ (TLLT) at Valence currently consists of the Vice Principal, 2 Assistant Principals (Curriculum & Students) and 4 Lead Teachers. Both the current Assistant Principals are experienced Senior Leaders who will be reducing their working hours from September 2023. This provides a wonderful opportunity for a new Assistant Principal to work with both in supporting identified areas from each job role. Although not essential, familiarity and/or experience of the Primary Phase would be an advantage.

Please visit our website to download the full job brochure.

Visits to the school would be warmly welcomed.

**Closing date: 26 March 2023**

**Interview: w/c 17 April 2023**

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £58,017.00-£65,450.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 26/03/2023